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Special Programs

Big Canyon Country Club Scholarship Program - Big Canyon Country Club employees and their children or grandchild.

Frank and Ruth Bila Scholarship - Orange County students pursuing a career in the restaurant or hotel management field. Apply

Lee Brennan Memorial Scholarship - Graduating high school senior from Aliso Niguel High School active in athletics or active participant of a U.S. Southern Pacific Association Diving Team Apply

Orange County Centennial Scholarship - Orange County graduating high school senior awarded based upon the merit of the student's academic achievements, abilities in the arts, or intention to complete a certificate program at a vocational or technical school. Apply

Robert C. and Lillian DuSoe Scholarship - Graduating high school seniors of Laguna Beach Unified School District or Santa Ana Unified School District pursuing a degree in writing or music. Apply

Brad Evans Scholarship - Graduating high school senior from the Newport-Mesa Unified School District who will attend the University of California, Berkeley. Apply

The F. Dennis & Sharon Flynn Memorial Fund - Graduating high school senior from San Clemente High School and Dana Hills High School who plans to pursue an undergraduate degree at a Catholic or Jesuit College or University.

Jessica Lynn Herman Memorial Scholarship - Graduating high school senior from the Huntington Beach High School District with a passion for both the sciences and humanities and demonstrated commitment to mentoring or tutoring. Apply

Michael A. Hunter Memorial Scholarship - Leukemia/Lymphoma patients or survivors, or children of non-surviving Leukemia/Lymphoma patients. Apply

Eric Dostie Memorial College Scholarship - Hemophilia or similar bleeding disorder patients or family members. Apply

Jennie V. and Marie Cook Scholarship - Continuing students pursuing degrees in Engineering, Health Science (includes nursing and medicine), or Science who are currently enrolled at: UC Irvine, UC San Diego, UCLA, UC Riverside, CSUF, CSULB, California Institute of Technology, or Occidental College. Apply

Margaret E. Oser Foundation Scholarship - Southern California women enrolled in community college and transferring to a 4 year college or university. Apply

Math, Science, and Arts Scholarship - Graduating high school senior from San Clemente High School who plans to study math, science or art. Apply

The Pacific Club Scholarship Fund - The Pacific Club employees and their spouses, children, or grandchildren. Apply

Shady Canyon Golf Club Scholarship Fund - Shady Canyon Golf Club employees and their children or dependents. Apply

Ware Malcomb Foundation - Ware Malcomb employees and their children or dependents. Apply

James L. Warner Educational Fund Scholarship - Graduating high school seniors from the Whittier Union High School District who will attend Pomona College, Whittier College, University of Southern California, Stanford University or any campus of the University of California. Apply

Charles H. and Ethel E. Wolfe Scholarship - Orange County graduating high school senior. Apply

John R. Wooden Scholarship - Graduating high school senior from Corona Del Mar High School, Costa Mesa High School, Estancia High School, or Newport Harbor High School who demonstrates strength of character. Apply

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Scholarships - Orange County Community Foundation

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Big Canyon Country Club Scholarship Program - Big Canyon Country Club employees and their children or grandchild. Frank and Ruth Bila Scholarship - Orange County students pursuing a career in the restaurant or hotel management field. Apply Lee Brennan Memorial Scholarship - Graduating high school senior from Aliso Niguel High School active in athletics or active participant of a U.S.

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With over 900 art & design classes, 22 different schools, and 14 STEM programs, the Academy has an educational path for you. From day one, you'll begin to build a professional portfolio of work. You can study online from anywhere in the world-virtually in real time, or on demand on your schedule- or on campus with us in San Francisco. Whether you are seeking a degree, want to enhance your skills, or just enjoy the thrill of making art, IT STARTS HERE!

Our Schools

Online Learning

Studying art and design online at the Academy of Art University offers you the same hands-on education you'll receive on campus, and you can do it from anywhere in the world and on your schedule. Online classes are taught by the same instructors who teach on campus-most are working professionals employed in the disciplines they teach.

Veteran Support

Looking to pursue your passion in art and design as a member of the military and veteran community? Academy of Art University provides you with the support and tools to build a portfolio of professional quality work, and other benefits like a Veteran's Resource Center and dedicated advisors.

STEM Degrees

Our 14 STEM programs combine art and design thinking to add STEAM power to your education. With a STEM degree, you'll build a portfolio that displays your ability to work collaboratively on cross-disciplinary teams, and address problems with real-world solutions.

Companies Hiring Our Students

San Francisco as Your Campus

The Academy of Art University's urban campus is located in San Francisco's culturally diverse community. Home to extraordinary museums, filled with parks and outdoor entertainment venues, and featuring miles of beaches and hiking trails, the glorious city of San Francisco has something for everyone.

WE'RE NOT JUST ARTISTS

Academy of Art University is the only higher arts education institution in the U.S. to have an NCAA Division II athletics program. As a student-athlete at the Academy, you can fulfill your creative and athletic goals while living in one of the best cities in the world.

UNLEASH YOUR GAMING POTENTIAL

Students across campus combine skills from their respective degree paths and shared love of gaming to create a close-knit community. Academy of Art University's eSports lounge hosts events, collegiate competitions, and educational opportunities; it's a communal place for our students to relax and play. Academy of Art University's eSports program is a symbol of innovation, where artistry and intense gaming converge.

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Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

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Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design | Creative Design School

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Enroll at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design today and begin hands on training in animation, graphic design, illustration and much more!

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Tap into your creative side and work toward a career at the cutting edge of design and development with one of the on campus or online design degrees from SNHU. Whether you want to focus on traditional graphic design, web design or dive deep into the world of game design, you'll find no shortage of opportunities to gain the knowledge and experience you need to translate your ideas from concept to reality.

SNHU has been helping college students turn their passions into careers for decades. We're devoted to the liberal arts and have a serious commitment to the role of art and design both in everyday life and in all industries. We offer numerous programs to help creative thinkers bring their imagination to life - and earn a living in the process.
Explore our art and design programs today.

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Art & Design Degree Programs Online and On Campus

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Tap into your creative side and work toward a career at the cutting edge of design and development with one of the on campus or online design degrees from SNHU.

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The Bachelor of Design (BDes) degree is a four-year degree that offers three tracks for specialization: Products (industrial design), Communications (graphic design), and Environments (both physical and digital). Our curriculum emphasizes the importance of designing for interactions between people, the built world, and the natural world. (Learn more about our program framework.)

Working in collaborative, dedicated studio spaces, students cultivate skills and learn design theories, methods, and processes that help develop and refine their ideas. They craft objects, communicate concepts, and develop complex systems that facilitate meaningful interactions.

Customize your degree.

Carnegie Mellon has one of the only undergraduate programs in design that enables students to customize their degree. You can choose to keep a fairly narrow focus in order to develop deep expertise, or take a broad approach that results in a more interdisciplinary concentration. The diagram below shows just two example pathways that students might chart through the curriculum.

The first year of the program introduces students to all three design tracks: Communications (C), Products (P), and Environments (E). This year of study is intended to provide broad exposure, allowing students to gradually adjust their path as their interests become clearer and talents emerge. By the third semester, students begin to focus their attention on two preferred tracks.

Starting in the spring of their Sophomore year, studio courses focus on a single track at a time. By choosing among these courses, students develop expertise in a single track, or expand their range of experience by choosing two of the three.

In the final two semesters of study, students work in multi-disciplinary teams and apply disciplinary expertise to capstone projects in the areas of Design for Service (Sv) and/or Design for Social Innovation (Si). Again, they have the opportunity to work on projects in both areas, or focus on a single area to deepen their exploration.

In the spring each year, the School of Design hosts Confluence, a career event attended by more than 70 top companies. Confluence helps our students land summer internships (particularly after the second and third years in the program), adding real world design experience to their growing list of credentials. Study abroad opportunities are also available to students during the junior year.

BDes course curriculum

An overview of the types of courses offered in our undergraduate program is provided below. For more information, please contact us to schedule a call with our academic advisor, or plan a visit and take a tour of the facilities while you're here. Current students should refer to the University's Schedule of Classes for complete course offerings and descriptions.

BDes: Year One

BDes: Year Two

BDes: Year Three

BDes: Year Four

© School of Design, Carnegie Mellon University, 2014
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The Bachelor of Design (BDes) degree is a four-year degree that offers three tracks for specialization: Products (industrial design), Communications (graphic design), and Environments (both physical and digital). Our curriculum emphasizes the importance of designing for interactions between people, the built world, and the natural world. (Learn more about our program framework.)

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Thank you to all of the artists and designers whose work is featured here. From top to bottom: Bhen Allen MFA 22 PT (photo by Jo Sittenfeld MFA 08 PH), Alexander Kern BArch 21, photo of 20 Washington Place by Bruce Damonte, Kaori Yasunaga 21 FAV, Kunyue Qi BArch 21 & Jen Chenyu Zhang BArch 21, Qihang Li 20 PR, Meredith Binnette 20 FAV, Miguel Enrique Lastra MFA 22 CR, Jon Key 13 GD, Nickole Klarou 21 FAV, Tanya Aguiñiga MFA 05 FD (photo by Gina Clyne), Jackie Oh 22 AP/FAV, Michael Maltzan BArch 85 (image courtesy of Michael Maltzan Architecture), Julia Chien 22 FAV.

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Founded in 1877, RISD is one of the first art and design schools in the US. Our students engage in rigorous, studio-based learning and liberal arts studies.

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Three years after finishing my BFA at Carnegie Mellon I decided to change the trajectory of my career. I wanted to do different types of work and learn to incorporate a personal voice into what I was making. When I looked into the MFA Graphic Design Program at CalArts, I felt inspired by the work of the faculty-all of whom became my mentors. There's a definite rigor to the Program-a level of excellence that is insisted upon. Faculty are relentless in their pursuit to get students to excel, and to do work they didn't think possible. They're hard on you, in the best way. I think that process of examining my own work, critically, as well as the work of the team I have here at The Whitney, is one that I use every day, and contributes to the success of everything we do.

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Three years after finishing my BFA at Carnegie Mellon I decided to change the trajectory of my career. I wanted to do different types of work and learn to incorporate a personal voice into what I was making.

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Academics . Graphic Design . Overview

As our methods of communication become increasingly mobile, we rely more and more on the art of design to communicate in creative and engaging ways. At the Cleveland Institute of Art, our Graphic Design curriculum takes into account these dramatic changes that are transforming the graphic design industry and the importance of clear visual communication.

As a Graphic Design major, you will explore both innovative and traditional methods of graphic design including typography, print and web design, package design, and signage. You will be introduced to forms, methods, conventional and experimental types of media, and concepts crucial to creative development, self-expression, and effective visual communication and production.

While we rely on the latest technology to build technical skills, our coursework allows you to explore and grow beyond these technologies. Your study will include:

Editorial and publication design

Event and exhibition design

Interactive and motion graphics

Print, marketing, and advertising design

Production

As part of the design environment, you also will collaborate with Industrial Design and Interior Design students on projects and in the classroom. These opportunities as well as our integrated curriculum help you build valuable communication skills and develop techniques for presenting your ideas and final projects.

Real-world experience for real-world careers
What may best set CIA apart from other colleges of art and design is its commitment to engaged practice. CIA's Engaged Practice provides you opportunities to learn through experience by working on real-world projects with external partners or clients, or in the public sphere-all before graduation.

These opportunities allow you to put your classroom and studio knowledge to work in a professional setting while still being guided by faculty. You'll learn what it takes to meet clients' expectations, and you will emerge with confidence that will serve you as you launch your career.

Major Application
Art and design education is structured to prepare students for the challenges of competition that define a career in the art and design fields. Consistent with that value, CIA students begin their major focus with an application process that is competitive. Students apply to majors in the spring semester of their Foundation year.

What can I do with a degree in Graphic Design?

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Cores + Connections

Our connections are your connections.

While at CIA, you'll learn from the masters through our rigorous, world-class curriculum and connect with working professionals to begin your career.

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ArtCenter College of Design - A Global Leader in Art and Design Education

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ArtCenter College of Design prepares artists and designers to share their creativity with the world. With a faculty consisting of successful alumni and leading working professionals in various fields, realize your passion at ArtCenter.

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The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in graphic design emphasizes conceptual design methods, appropriate aesthetics, history, written and verbal articulation, and training in technology that prepare the student to enter the graphic design profession. Students have opportunities to explore all aspects of graphic design, such as packaging, illustration, information design, advertising design, web design, multimedia design, motion design, and book design
Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students will develop writing and verbal competencies commonly used in the description and analysis of visual art and graphic design. These include critical response to theoretical texts and conceptual development. This includes research, writing, and critique of the intent of their own work.

2. Students will be able to create original design work that exhibits a distinct personal voice. The full-time faculty through academic advising and professional mentoring provides close supervision as do our long-standing and dedicated part-time faculty who are working professionals. Students will receive individual attention that will help him/her develop an original and articulate body of work as a graphic designer.

3. Students will create and develop graphic design that meets the specifications and requirements of communication problem. The sequence of required courses helps students develop the necessary techniques and execution of form and content relevant to the field in both digital and print media.

4. Students will have a professional design experience in which they demonstrate competency with industry standards.

Current students, please contact the Department of Art for information at art@chapman.edu

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The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in graphic design emphasizes conceptual design methods, appropriate aesthetics, history, written and verbal articulation, and training in technology that prepare the student to enter the graphic design profession.

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(LCAD) Laguna College of Art and Design is a dually accredited private college located in Laguna Beach, California, United States.

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You Belong at Otis College of Art and Design

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Established in 1918 as Los Angeles' first professional school of the arts, Otis College of Art and Design is a national leader in art education.

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Graphic Design and Interactive Media | NewSchool of Architecture & Design

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Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design & Interactive Media degree explores the principles, technology, practical applications, and methodologies that produce graphic design solutions. Combining creativity and technology, this bachelor's degree program teaches students how to use text, graphics, video, and animation to visually communicate ideas across a variety of mediums. Through the fundamentals of color theory, drawing, digital media, storyboarding, branding, package design, typography, and design research, our students learn how to create cutting-edge, interactive content.

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Cranbrook Academy of Art is the nation's top-ranked school devoted exclusively to graduate education in art, architecture, craft, and design. Each year, more than 100 self-motivated students come together to form an artistic community in which each individual develops with the mentorship of renowned Artists-in-Residence.

Cranbrook's simple but radical educational approach was created more than 85 years ago, and its top-ranked programs have consistently produced some of the world's leading artists, architects, and designers.

At Cranbrook, we believe that graduate school should be the foundation for a lifelong career in art, architecture, and design. Like real life, our educational experience is modeled on professional artistic practice. Our program is focused on time spent in the studio, not the lecture hall. Cranbrook offers 11 programs of study leading to the MFA or MArch degree, each with a dedicated Artist-in-Residence who lives and works on campus. Departments provide only one forum for study, however. Students, like Artists-in-Residence, readily cross disciplinary boundaries, experiment with different media, and learn from other disciplinary viewpoints. This curiosity fuels Cranbrook's innovative legacy.

To live and work with more than 100 other artists, architects, and designers on a historically significant, exquisitely designed campus is an unusual and remarkable way to study. In addition to planned programs, the educational experience at Cranbrook develops from the character of the individuals and the chemistry of the group. While it is a place of long-standing creativity, it is also a living and working community that is always changing and growing.

#6 FINE ARTS GRADUATE PROGRAM IN THE U.S.

Cranbrook Academy of Art continues to have a significant impact on the world of art, architecture, and design completely disproportionate to its size. Outstanding artists, architects and designers - the Saarinens, Ray and Charles Eames, Daniel Libeskind, Florence Knoll, Jack Lenor Larsen, Donald Lipski, Duane Hanson, Tony Matelli, Niels Diffrient, Lorraine Wild, and Hani Rashid, to name only a few - have been a part of Cranbrook's community of artists. Lasting friendships formed at the Academy lead to future professional collaboration. Our alumni have an international influence through their individual artistic practices and teaching professions. It's reasonable to say that the work emanating from Cranbrook in the 20th century changed the way people live, and the way they understand art and design.

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Cranbrook Academy of Art - A studio-based MFA and MArch-granting institution

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Cranbrook Academy of Art is the nation's top-ranked school devoted exclusively to graduate education in art, architecture, craft, and design. Each year, more than 100 self-motivated students come together to form an artistic community in which each individual develops with the mentorship of renowned Artists-in-Residence.

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Visual Communications FULL VERSION - Communicate. Imagine. Create.

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VCAD Presents the Fall Portfolio Show: Graphic Design

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Digital Arts & Design Bachelor's Degree - Campus - Full Sail University

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When you learn how to connect art with technology, you can bring your ideas to life and open the door to a vast world of artistic opportunity.

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​​​​​​​ The Digital Media Arts & Design program is an interdisciplinary program of study which emphasizes process and problem-solving in conjunction with visual design issues. The faculty hold M.A.s and M.F.A.s in the arts and pursue careers as exhibiting fine artists and/or designers/art directors. Both conceptual development and the generation of a portfolio suitable for job application or transfer to a degree program are key elements in this program. Students are encouraged to explore the role and function of imagery, language, and presentation format in developing work. Students are introduced to both contemporary and historic design and fine art developments.

The DMAD program is designed both for the artist and designer interested in acquiring skills as well as exploring the realm of digital media. The business sector is eager to find qualified candidates who not only understand a particular media format, but also know how to construct and develop projects and content. This program provides a concentrated overview of digital media incorporating fine arts issues and skills, design and concept development while introducing industry standard software.

DMAD courses provide broad-based entry level training for a variety of industries, however, students are encouraged to work toward an Associate in Arts degree. Currently our program offers three certificates: a certificate in Computer Graphics, a certificate concentrating in Multimedia, and a Digital Graphics Production certificate. Students are introduced to a broad range of media, including 2-D and 3-D design, animation, illustration, painting, photography, video, music, sound recording, as well as narrative/sequential strategies and the techniques required to incorporate these areas into print, WEB site, CD, video and DVD output.

For further information contact:

Steve Cox, Chair, DMAD
714-432-5759

Certificate Programs are offered in three areas for Digital Media Arts and Design: Computer Graphics, Multimedia, and Digital Graphics Production. All courses numbered 100 or higher are transferable to CSU schools. For more information on certificate programs, achieving your AA, or transferring to a university, please consult the OCC Catalog.

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The Graphics program is designed to prepare students for certificates in Graphic Communications, Graphic Design, Computer Graphics, and Illustration fields. Training is provided in both theory and practical skills. Directed skill development is stressed in the following areas of study: Computer Graphics (computer art and layout), Graphic Communications(printing), Graphic Design(design and art production), and Illustration/Animation(Advertising and editorial art).

This program is designed to prepare students for employment in the computer graphics fields. This program relies heavily on a basic understanding of graphic design and/or graphic communications principles as they relate to industry standards. Students are encouraged to adhere to electives noted for a rounded educational experience. Some of the careers that are found in the computer graphics field are: computer graphics artist, desktop publisher, prepress technician, computer animator and multimedia producer.

This program option prepares students for careers typically found in the graphic design field, such as art director, graphic designer, production artist, animator, illustrator, computer graphic designer package designer, production designer, airbrush artist or lettering/calligraphy artist.

This program option prepares students for careers typically found in the graphic design field, such as art director, graphic designer, production artist, animator, illustrator, computer graphic designer package designer, production designer, airbrush artist or lettering/calligraphy artist.

The Illustration/Animation Certificate Program prepares students for careers in animation and in editorial illustration such as magazine, book illustration, medical illustration, and marine illustration or in advertising illustration such as product illustration, poster art, tee-shirt and decal art.
For more information, please contact our staff below.
Karen Taylor
Department Chair
Graphic Design/Graphic Communications Instructor
(949) 582-4696

Christopher Claflin
Graphic Design/Graphic Communications Instructor
(949) 582-4626

Willie Baldwin
Lab Technician, Graphics
(949) 582-4697

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Welcome to Digital Media Arts! Here at Santa Ana College, the programs for Digital Media Arts & Graphic Design offer several options for guiding students into careers in the field of digital design, graphic design and graphic arts, publishing design, illustration, and a variety of other areas of digital design & media production.

Beginning Fall 2021, this program will be housed in the Digital Media department!

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M.F.A. Imaging Arts, Rochester Institute of Technology

B.A. Visual Arts, Rice University​

​Associate Professor Stephanie Clark
Program Head, Digital Media Arts

Professor Clark is a designer, artist and photographer who enjoys exploring the exciting boundaries between traditional studio practice and digital media tools! Her experience includes teaching Visual Communications, Digital Design, Graphic Arts, Video Production, Digital Photography and 2D Foundations at several universities and colleges across Texas and California. Her previous title was Senior Lecturer in Digital Design at University of Texas at Arlington, the fastest growing university in the United States at the time and a Latino Serving Institution. Her time at SAC has included relaunching the Web Design Program, launching our online History of Animation course, and encouraging cross-collaboration across the college campus.

Contact instructor Clark to find out more about these programs!

She is also the contact for dual enrollment and to inform students abo​ut course scheduling.

Adjuncts​​​​​​​​

​Courses Offered

​Introduction to Media Arts

​Introduction to Digital Media Arts introduces students to the tools of digital design using Adobe CC. Topics include digital montage, digital illustration, layout and contemporary design problems for the creative professional!

Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer - Online & F2F

​Art 107

​History of Animation

3​

Critical and historical survey of animation as a form of communication and cultural expression, from prehistoric origins to present digital formats Animation history is studied in relation to the background for its creation in contemporary culture and society including the U S A , Europe, and Japan. Students analyze and evaluate a large cross-section of animated works.​

Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer Online Only

​Fundamentals/Advanced Typography

Fundamentals of Typography introduces students to the world of typographic design and typeface usage. Students learn about popular typefaces and history, and design their own typefaces exploring type as both artform and practical tool for graphic communications!​

Fall F2F / Spring F2F & Online

​ART 164

​Web Design

​3

Introduction to web design using digital media tools; graphics, illustrations, text, sound, motion, using software programs for the web. Students research how software programs are used in business presentations, advertising, entertainment, and self-promotion. Overview of elements and principles of design and motion.​

​ART 122**

Graphic Design​

3​

Introduction to basic graphic design concepts, techniques and practices resulting in the production of effective visual communications. Projects combine text with images, using current industry standards and technology in print media and other design applications.​

Spring F2F

​ART 193/TELV 193

Motion Graphics with Adobe After Effects

3​

This graphics animation course covers the development of original motion graphics. Video editing skills are refined within the animation software to create animated clips for use in multiple media applications. Some experience in non-linear digital video editing is recommended, as well as some graphic design experience.​

Fall Online

​ART 162*

​Digital Illustration I

3​

An introduction to digital design and photographic imaging, including experience in design and development of single and multiple page documents.
Offered every 3 semesters as part of an Adobe Course Series!​

​Layout Design

3​

An introduction to digital publishing and page layouts including experience in design and development of single and multiple page documents Also includes advanced technique in complex documents and web-ready pages using InDesign software.​

Fall F2F

​ART 168*

​Portfolio & Business Practices

Digital Media: Portfolio & Business Development prepares students' portfolios for work in the field and application for transfer. Seen as a capstone course that covers branding, team building and networking. 100% job placement in the field for all students during Spring '16! Spring Offering only.​

Fall F2F/Summer Online

​Cooperative Workforce Experience - Graphic Design

This work experience course of supervised employment is des igned to assist students to acquire desirable work habits, attitudes and skills in a field related to the students' major so as to enable them to become productive employees. This course also provides students with career awareness for jobs. 75 hours of paid work or 60 hours of un-paid work equals one unit of course credit. Student repetition is allowed per Title 5, Section 55253. (must have completed 6 units of digital media coursework at SAC to enroll)

Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer

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Graphic designers don't just compose and alter images... they tell stories.

With so many messages cluttering traditional and digital platforms, the power of visual storytelling is the power to stand out from the crowd. From advertising and marketing, to product design, packaging and beyond, talented graphic designers are finding themselves in increased demand.

Santiago Canyon's Graphic Design program combines creative inspiration with technical know-how to create a well-rounded basis for employment in an industrial art career. Beginning with an introduction to art concepts, SCC's degree and certificate tracks explore the aesthetic and practical aspects of graphic design, including digital photography, 2-D and 3-D design, multimedia applications, and programming. Students also gain exposure to the business side of the industry, with coursework also covering key principles of advertising.

SCC's proximity to California's busy media and commerce capitals makes the program a consistent pipeline to employment opportunities in private industry. Graduates launch confident careers in traditional and digital media, art, web design, advertising, and even architectural design. The Associate of Science in Graphic Design degree also provides a basis for hassle-free transfer to a bachelor's degree program within the UC or CSU system.

Graphic design students also have access to unique opportunities to expose their work through shows at the SCC Art Gallery, located on campus. Student shows run throughout the Spring and Fall semesters, closing for the Summer term.

SCC students are bringing their visions to reality through their Future BUILT career education. Are you ready to turn your creativity into a calling?

If you have questions or if you'd like more information about any of the Business and Career and Technical Education programs, feel free call or email. You can also use our form to Contact Us​. ​​

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Jumpstart Your Career Today!

Start an exciting career in the graphic design field today!

With Platt College's graphic design programs, you can become a production artist, graphic designer, illustrator, layout artist, or computer artist. You might also work with photo manipulation, typographical design, presentation graphics, prepress production, and design assistant.

Why Choose This Program?

See for yourself why Platt College has been chosen by thousands of students to continue their education.

Since our opening in 1985, Platt College has been dedicated to the principle that education is the foundation for personal and professional growth, and that students should have the opportunity to develop to their full potential.

At Platt College, our mission is to provide a balanced program of instruction for our students to help them acquire the specialized knowledge and skills they need to take advantage of exciting career opportunities in many of today's in-demand fields. We at Platt College continuously update our offerings to best serve the needs of students and employers in today's dynamic Southern California business environment.

Balanced Instruction Programs

Degree programs offering a balanced program of instruction in today's fastest growing fields.

Financial Aid Programs

Platt College offers a variety of financial aid programs to support our student's goals in higher education.

Convenient Class Schedules

We offer convenient morning and evening classes to fit the needs of any schedule.

Available Programs

Associate's Degree in Graphic Design

Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communication

About the the Graphic Design Program

Graphic Design and Visual Communication

The curriculum for both programs provides our students with a balanced program of instruction necessary to succeed in today's evolving graphic design industry.

More about Graphic Design

Graphic design is a form of visual communication using art, words and technology to convey an idea or message. Through the use of type, color, symbols, illustrations and photography, the graphic designer creates images used by advertising agencies, publishing firms, design studios, print companies, newspapers, magazines, corporate art departments, desktop publishing, multimedia presentations and web pages. A graphic designer may use typography, visual arts and page layout techniques to produce the final result.

Common uses of graphic design include magazines, advertisements, product packaging and web design. For example, a product package might include a logo or other artwork, organized text and pure design elements such as shapes and color which unify the piece. Composition is one of the most important features of graphic design, especially when using pre-existing materials or diverse elements.

Student Testimonials

School of Information Technology

Kenny enrolled in Platt College Anaheim's IT program in 2016 and worked at uBreakiFix. "Between my IT classes, my hands-on repair experience, and the fact that I worked closely with customers, I developed a confidence in my hard skills as well as my soft skills, and built a strong foundation for a future in IT!" said Kenny. Kenny was hired by J. Morita USA, a manufacturer of medical-technical products and a leading supplier in the fields of X-ray diagnostics and endodontics. "It's my job to work with the doctor or dentist's office personnel to get the equipment back up and running ASAP...I spend much of my day on the phone helping medical personnel with IT issues and I find it very rewarding! And the good news is that I can do my job from anywhere!"

Kenny Tran | Class of 2017

School of Business & Legal Studies
Criminal Justice

Anne Balver always knew she wanted to be of service within her community. "I'm a very positive person who truly likes to help others. At first, I thought I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field, but quickly realized that my dream was to follow my real passion and ultimately work in the field of criminal justice." Anne graduated from Platt College Alhambra with a degree in Criminal Justice. Her goal is to become a police officer and serve her community. Anne's advice to others pursuing their goals?..."Always follow your dreams and never give up. Anything is possible."

Anne Balver | Class of 2020

School of Information Technology

Robert moved to California and enrolled in college, but was forced to drop out and work in order to send money home to support his family. A packing job at Amazon offered Amazon's Career Choice program that provided paid college tuition in select programs. Among those programs was Platt College Riverside's IT program. While working toward his IT degree, Robert was transferred into Amazon's IT department and landed the job of Support Technician. Robert graduated from Platt College in November 2019, shortly before the pandemic hit. "What I love about my job is the ability to facilitate positive interaction between our IT professionals and our customers. Being able to provide solutions to issues and remove barriers in the workplace is very satisfying - despite the 6-feet of social distance that we must maintain for now."

Robert Cherry | Class of 2019

School of Medical Sciences
Medical Administrative Specialist

Samantha Monsouir thought she had it all together, then came a pandemic. "When COVID-19 hit, like other students, I abruptly made the transition to remote learning. But not only did I have to transition, as a single mom, my 15-year-old daughter, a high school freshman, also had to transition to online classes. It really felt like a whole new, uncertain world for us." But Samantha persevered and is on track to graduate as a Medical Administrative Specialist (MAS) in August 2020. Samantha is looking forward to starting her externship next month in a private doctor's office.

Samantha Monsouir | Class of 2020

School of Medical Sciences
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound)

I attended Platt College Anaheim as a part of the very first graduating Diagnostic Medical Sonography class from 2016-18. I've worked at United Medical Imaging for the past two years and have grown so much...I obtained my Abdomen RDMS license in Feb. 2020 and currently working towards obtaining my RVT. If you find a job you love, you'll never work a day in your life and I have definitely found mine!

Cynthia Turner | Class of 2018

Accreditation

Platt College Los Angeles is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), recognized by the US Department of Education to accredit institutions of higher education across the United States. The primary purpose of ACCSC and other accrediting agencies is to establish and maintain high educational standards and ethical business practices among its accredited institutions.

For more than 40 years, ACCSC has been at the forefront of establishing and advancing quality education at private, postsecondary career schools and colleges. ACCSC, recognized by the United States Department of Education as a private, non-profit, independent accrediting agency, is dedicated to ensuring a quality education for more than 250,000 students who annually pursue career education at 800 accredited institutions. ACCSC's mission is to serve as a reliable authority on educational quality and to promote enhanced opportunities for students by establishing, sustaining, and enforcing valid standards and practices which contribute to the development of a highly trained and competitive workforce through quality career oriented education.

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School of Graphic Design | Platt College

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Jumpstart Your Career Today! Start an exciting career in the graphic design field today! With Platt College's graphic design programs, you can become a production artist, graphic designer, illustrator, layout artist, or computer artist. You might also work with photo manipulation, typographical design, presentation graphics, prepress production, and design assistant.

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Learn how to communicate ideas visually-in print, on screen, or in space. Graphic Design at CCA is dedicated to conceptual exploration and practical problem solving. We teach students to become leaders in the field by emphasizing craft, creativity, and collaboration, and we encourage them to engage with pressing social issues and think about how their work shows up in the world.

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Admission Requirements

Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master's degree program. Please consult the Graduate Admissions section in this catalog for complete information. For interntional students, a minimum TOEFL score of 560 on the paper-based version or 85 on the Internet-based version is required. In addition, applicants must meet the following:

Classified Standing

1. Baccalaureate degree in art with the same concentration as the graduate degree objective from an accredited institution, or 24 upper-division units in art, 12 of which must be in the concentration completed with a "B" (3.0) or better in all courses. Applicants are advised that most upper-division courses require lower-division prerequisites;

2. pass the semianual comprehensive portfolio review. The comprehensive portfolio review is an evaluation of the candidate by a committee comprising faculty teaching in the area of concentration. The committee reviews the student's creative work, statement of purpose, academic and other relevant qualifications. Procedures, dates and appointment times are available through the Art Department Graduate Office. If the student's portfolio is not adequate, the applicant may still be recommended for conditionally classified standing by the faculty comprehensive review committee. However, the comprehensive portfolio review must be repeated;

3. form a graduate committee; and

4. develop an approved study plan.

Note: A reading knowledge of a foreign language is required before advancement to candidacy in the Art History program.

Conditionally Classified Standing

The same requirement as 1, above, plus:

Studio program - Participation in comprehensive portfolio review with a recommendation by the committee of conditional acceptance.

Art History program - Satisfactory review of research papers by art history faculty

Enrollment is allowed in graduate-level courses with the exception of ART 500A, ART 500B; ART 511; ART 512; ART 597 and ART 598

Passing the comprehensive review will be required for classified standing

Study Plan

The study plan requires approval by the student's graduate committee, 15 units must be 500-level courses. The plan must be completed with "C" (2.0) or better, a "B" (3.0) average, and "B" (3.0) or better in all courses in the area of concentration. The 30 units are distributed as follows:

Concentration (12 units)

500-and/or 400-level courses in an area of concentration (minimum of six units at 500-level)

Additional Coursework (3-6 units)

Courses in the area of concentration or approved electives

Project/Thesis

Every graduate student is required to demonstrate writing ability commensurate with the baccalaureate degree. Two graduate seminars are certified to fulfill this university requirement.

The Department of Art requires the studio candidate for the Master of Arts in Art to exhibit the project in one of the department's graduate galleries. The art history candidate is required to submit a written thesis based on a specific topic of research.

For further information, consult the graduate program adviser and read the University Graduate Regulations section of this catalog.

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Art, Graphic and Interactive Design Concentration, M.A.

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Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master's degree program. Please consult the Graduate Admissions section in this catalog for complete information. For interntional students, a minimum TOEFL score of 560 on the paper-based version or 85 on the Internet-based version is required.

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Design is the intermediary between information and understanding.
- Richard Grefé

MAD is the digital art program located in the Fine Arts Division of Cypress College. Our courses and certificates explore both the creative and commercial use of digital art technologies and equip students with the skills necessary to obtain employment, update job skills and provide a foundation for transfer to 4-year universities, art and design schools, and the marketplace.

Classes are offered for both Mac and Windows.

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Media Arts Design (MAD) - Cypress College

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Design is the intermediary between information and understanding. - Richard Grefé MAD is the digital art program located in the Fine Arts Division of Cypress College. Our courses and certificates explore both the creative and commercial use of digital art technologies and equip students with the skills necessary to obtain employment, update job skills and [...]

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Gain a core knowledge in both traditional and emerging media, including print media, web design, motion graphics, and time-based media while putting your knowledge to good use by working on pro bono projects for campus or local organizations.

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FIDM is building on our legacy to reimagine the college as a creative business college that prepares graduates for high-level careers in tech, beauty, entertainment, and fashion.

We empower students to generate innovative business solutions for top brands. Through valuable collaborations with industry-leading companies, students build their portfolios and apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. Our programs are built on a foundation of cutting-edge curriculum, expert faculty, and industry integration.

FIDM is committed to sustaining and extending our historic focus on the creative industries and preparing students to launch their career by providing a supportive, creative, and professional environment from which to learn global business and marketing skills, build a network of industry contacts, and gain real-world experience.

©2023 FIDM® Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

We empower students to generate innovative business solutions for top brands. Through valuable collaborations with industry-leading companies, students build their portfolios and apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. Our programs are built on a foundation of cutting-edge curriculum, expert faculty, and industry integration.

FIDM is committed to sustaining and extending our historic focus on the creative industries and preparing students to launch their career by providing a supportive, creative, and professional environment from which to learn global business and marketing skills, build a network of industry contacts, and gain real-world experience.

©2023 FIDM® Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

FIDM is committed to sustaining and extending our historic focus on the creative industries and preparing students to launch their career by providing a supportive, creative, and professional environment from which to learn global business and marketing skills, build a network of industry contacts, and gain real-world experience.

©2023 FIDM® Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

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FIDM is a 4-year, WASC- and NASAD-accredited, specialized, private college located in Los Angeles, California.

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Department of Art | Department of Art | College of Environmental Design - Cal Poly Pomona

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The Art Department's primary mission is teaching excellence and program quality. As part of only two polytechnics in the CSU system, the Art Department is distinguished by its "learn by doing" approach, encouraging hands-on projects, research collaboration, internships, and service learning.

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The Glasgow School of Art is internationally recognised as one of Europe's leading university-level institutions for the visual creative disciplines - a reputation grounded in the international impact and standing of our academic staff, our international student community drawn from over 80 countries and our shared visual language brings us together as a truly global community of visual creative practitioners.

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CCS provides students a rigorous and innovative education aligned with industry requirements. Our graduates are innovators, problem solvers and futurists who are prepared for a career, not just a job.
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The College for Creative Studies is one of the nation's leading art and design colleges. A top ranked, private, fully accredited college, CCS offers BFA and MFA degrees.

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Herron School of Art and Design is the premier accredited, professional art and design school in the state of Indiana.

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Karen Spriggs

"I am very grateful for my team, whose passion and hard work helped make my capstone game amazing, and for the things we learned from each other as we grew as creatives," says recent Programming graduate Karen Spriggs.

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Columbia College Chicago is a private, nonprofit college offering a distinctive curriculum that blends creative and media arts, liberal arts, and business for nearly 7,000 students in more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Dedicated to academic excellence and long-term career success, Columbia College Chicago creates a dynamic, challenging and collaborative space for students who experience the world through a creative lens.

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Our Commitment to Anti-Discrimination

DePaul University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, family relationship status, physical or mental disability, military status, genetic information or other status protected by local, state or federal law in matters of admissions, employment, housing, scholarships, loans, athletics and other school-administered programs. Individuals who believe they have been subjected to discrimination, harassment or retaliation are encouraged to report what happened.

DePaul also complies with federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations. To that end, DePaul prohibits discrimination based on sex (including sexual harassment) in the university's educational programs and activities, including in matters of employment and admissions. Any alleged violations of this policy or questions specific to sex discrimination (including sexual misconduct and sexual harassment) should be directed to DePaul's Title IX Coordinator/Director of Gender Equity. Visit DePaul's Title IX website for contact information and to learn about more options for reporting allegations of sex or gender-based discrimination, harassment or violence.

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DePaul University is the largest private university whose faculty members' priority is teaching. We serve nearly 21,000 students.

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MIAD | Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design

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Welcome to the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, where passion finds purpose.

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Mac Pierce Studio Tour

From a sunny lake-view studio on Michigan Avenue, graduate student Mac Pierce is building a cannon.

Upcoming Events

Exhibition / Installation

September 11 - December 02

SAIC Galleries Street Level

MacLean Ballroom 112 S. Michigan Ave.

MacLean Ballroom 112 S. Michigan Chicago, IL 60603

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Internationally regarded as one of the best art schools and top fine arts colleges in the US, SAIC offers a comprehensive education centered in the visual and related arts.

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Minneapolis College of Art and Design | Where Creativity Meets Purpose

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Earn your BFA, BSc, MFA, MA, and more. MCAD is recognized nationally and internationally for its innovative approaches to visual arts education.

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Walter "Ted" Carter Jr., a respected leader well known for strategic ingenuity and a highly collaborative leadership style, has been named the 17th President of The Ohio State University.

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Since Academy of Art University's art scholarships program was founded over 40 years ago, we have helped over 45,000 aspiring artists and designers pursue their educational goals. Academy of Art University offers a number of innovative and inexpensive ways for first-time students, high school students, and teachers to improve their...

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